Recreation Information

• Recreation Information: With many locally activities for Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel Valley, Big Sur and beyond, our goal is to help you in finding the best places to go and best things to do. Read listings about the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Bay trails, kayaking, attractions, shopping malls, sightseeing, whale watching, golf, events, wine tasting and more on our activities list.

• Area Attractions: The Village of Carmel is a charming collection of story book houses, quaint Cottages and regal residences nested in a beautiful pine forest. Cradled within the Monterey Pines and cypress of downtown Carmel, guests are within walking distance of one-of-a-kind shops, restaurants and art galleries. travelers, sports figures and celebrities all continue to return to The Coachman's Inn at Carmel-by-the-Sea to repeat a truly unique experience that's all their own. Minutes away, too, are the many attractions of the Monterey Peninsula scenic. 17-Miles Drive, Steinbeck's Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, World renowned golf courses, Point Lobos Reserve and the magical Big Sur coast. Carmel-by-the-Sea and the Monterey Peninsula are located on the scenic central coast of California, one of the most popular travel destinations in the United States. Other attractions in the area include Big Sur, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, and much more.